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The most beautiful trips to Kefalonia

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The most beautiful trips to Kefalonia
Inserted: 28.12.2022
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
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Kefalonia offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, so most of the trips you take here will definitely be directed to the local beaches. In addition, there are several picturesque towns, castle ruins and amazing caves that are also worth a trip. In addition, you can also go on several mountain climbs, but preferably outside the summer season, when it is too hot for hiking. Let's take a look at the most beautiful trips to Kefalonia.

1.
Trip to Myrtos beach

Trip to the most famous beach of Kefalonia

Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

Myrtos is undoubtedly the most famous beach in all of Kefalonia. You can find it on the northern part of the island. The beach is famous for its amazing water color and snow-white small pebbles. Apart from the beach itself, the views on it are also interesting. Both from the access road and from the road leading towards Assos. There is also a small cave on the beach. continue reading

2.
Melissani cave lake tour

Breathtaking cruise in a cave with a sunken ceiling

Altitude: 29 m / 95 ft

A short distance from the town of Sami (3 km) you will come across one of the greatest natural wonders of Kefalonia – the Melissani cave lake. A short boat ride on a lake with absolutely amazing blue water awaits you here. Expect, however, that there will be a lot of people here, because Melissani is what every visitor to Kefalonia wants to see continue reading

3.
Trip to Petani beach

A trip to the beautiful Kefalonia beach

Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

You can find Petani beach in the northwest of Kefalonia, on the Paliki peninsula. A steep road with 11 switchbacks descends on it. The beach itself is snow-white in a beautiful cove. The central part of the beach is organized with umbrellas and sunbeds, the rest is free. Its southern part is picturesque with cliffs jutting out of the water. Ideal for snorkeling. continue reading

4.
Excursion to Drogarati Cave

Trip to the most beautiful cave of Kefalonia

Altitude: 62 m / 203 ft

Drogarati Cave is considered the most beautiful cave in Kefalonia. In addition, its cave dome is the largest in all of Greece. Thanks to this, music concerts are sometimes held here. You can find it not far from the town of Sami. It is quite well marked with road signs. continue reading

5.
Trip to Antisamos beach

A trip to the most beautiful beach in the east of Kefalonia

Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

The most beautiful beach in the east of the island of Kefalonia is certainly Antisamos, unfortunately it is also the most commercial beach on the whole island. You can find it in a magical bay not far from the town of Sami. continue reading

6.
Trip to Fiskardo

The most famous town on Kefalonia

Altitude: 12 m / 39 ft

The town of Fiskardo can be found at the very northern tip of Kefalonia. It is also a port from where you can go to Lefkada or Ithaca. The sheltered bay with the harbor is surrounded by many taverns. The historic center is on a hill to the south of the bay. Even further south is a second, smaller bay with a city beach. However, be aware that this is the stop for all boat trips, so after the boats land, hundreds of visitors will flock to the area looking for a place to have lunch. continue reading

7.
Trip to Mouda beach

A trip to the south-eastern tip of Kefalonia

Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

At the very southeastern tip of Kefalonia you will find the long beach of Mouda. It is interesting in that, unlike pebble beaches, of which there are most on Kefalonia, this one is sandy. You can also take a walk along the beach to the rock at the very end of the island. There are nice views of the highest mountain of Kefalonia from here continue reading

8.
Tour of the resort of Skala with its long beach

Swimming in the southeast of Kefalonia

Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

The visitor center of southeastern Kefalonia is the small town of Skala, which is adjacent to an almost three kilometer long sandy beach. Kefalonia is famous for its beaches with tiny white pebbles, but it is here that you will find golden sand. The small town of Skala itself has a small, picturesque center where all the tourist life gathers in the evening. continue reading

9.
Small bays to the north of the town of Skala

Four small coves

Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

The resort of Skala is located on the very southeastern tip of Kefalonia. There is the famous Dluhatan sandy beach. But if you go a little north, you can try swimming in four small bays where instead of sand you will find pebbles continue reading

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